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Pumpkins in the Park Jack O'Lantern Lighting
Carving: Monday to Thursday, October 24 to 27, 2016
Carving Time: 3 to 6 pm
Lighting: Friday, October 28, 2016
Lighting Time: 6 to 8 pm
Location: Long Dock Park, Beacon waterfront
Weekday afternoons , visit Long Dock Park to put your carving skills to use on pumpkins provided by Scenic Hudson. Stick around Friday evening, when the jack o'lanterns will be set aglow and displayed throughout the park.
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International Film Night
Day: Friday, October 28, 2016
Time: 7 pm
Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY
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Beacon Historial Society Luncheon
Day: Sunday, October 30, 2016
Time: 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Location: Outback Steakhouse, Route 9, Wappingers Falls, NY
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Kids' Halloween Craft Event
Day: Monday, October 31, 2016
Time: 12:30 to 3:30 pm
Location: Fishkill Recreation Center, 793 Route 52, Fishkill, NY
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Be sure to visit this Annual & Upcoming Events Guide to see other great events that are coming up!
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Anime & Manga Club
Day: Friday, October 28, 2016
Time: 3 to 5 pm
Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY
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Babysitters Preparedness Course
Ages: 12 & up
Date: Saturday, October 29, 2016
Time: 9 am to 4 pm
Location: All Sport, 17 Old Main St., Fishkill, NY
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Painting Day of the Dead Skull Masks with Debbie Lane
Day: Saturday, October 29, 2016
Time: 1 to 2 pm
Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY
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Beginning Photographer Fall Foliage Photo Excursion with Karl LaLonde
Day: Saturday, Oct 29, 2016
Time: 9 am to 1 pm
Location: RiverWinds Gallery, 172 Main St., Beacon, NY
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Ghost Hunting
Day: Sunday, October 30, 2016
Time: 2 to 3 pm
Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY
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Visit our Adult Classes Guide for upcoming classes.
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Vassar College Halloween 5K Fun Run
Day: Saturday, October 29, 2016
Registration: Begins at 10 am
Time: 11 am
Location: Vassar College - North parking lot off Collegeview Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY
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Visit our 5K Race Guide for upcoming races in the area.
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Read about the great time that was had at FitKidz Parent/Kid Yoga Workshop at A Little Beacon Space here. We also worked up a good sweat at our first Drop 'N Give Me 20 class. Stay tuned for the next one!
Read about more upcoming Pop-Up events!
**Host your own pop-up shop at A Little Beacon Space! More details here.
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It’s snowed!! Winter is coming, and you need these boots from Mountain Tops. Fashionable yet practical. Who says you can’t brave the weather while looking good?
The East End, formerly known as Pfotoshop, has a selection of beautiful and oh-so-cozy Farm2Fashion ponchos and wraps that you need to head in and feel to fully appreciate.
Have you been in “the chair”? The eye doctor is in at Luxe Optique, where a comprehensive eye exam is only $65, or FREE with the purchase of glasses. The friendly staff will even process your insurance claim for you!
Get excited for the first annual Style Storehouse Pop-Up Holiday Shop on Friday, November 11 at 6 pm! The WHOLE STORE will move to the Crew Restaurant on South Road in Poughkeepsie for an evening of shopping, food, drinks, and all-around good times.
All shops in Beacon are listed in this Shopping Guide, from Home Decor to Kids Fashion to Vintage and more. Keep it open on your phone as you're walking around shopping!
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From the hairs on your head to the toes on your feet, there are many ways to pamper yourself and your pet in our Beauty Guide.
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We know what you're thinking. ... "I want my business featured here!"
Pictures shown above are from our advertising partners in the Things To Do In Beacon Guides. We can include your most exciting news here, too!
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A special Open House will be taking place on Saturday, November 5, from noon to 4 pm at The Beacon Veterinary Associates (formerly Roosevelt on the Hudson) at 385 Main St. in Beacon. Come meet the new owner, Dr. Nick Spaccarelli, and his team, who will be caring for your furry loved ones. You can get a tour of the facility and enjoy refreshments and snacks.
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BeaconArts held their monthly member meeting at TERRESON: Beacon this week, updating business, art and supporting members about their fiscal partner projects. The annual holiday party will be Tuesday, December 6, where all are invited, even non-members, as it’s a great way to meet other artists, businesses and supporters of the arts. And you can think about being a member for next year! Do it.
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Antalek & Moore
October is Cyber Security Month, and last week major hack crippled websites including PayPal, Amazon, and, most likely, your friendly neighborhood businesses’ websites. With invisible threats coming from all corners of the globe, Antalek & Moore has been encouraging Cyber Liability Insurance for small businesses. Check in with Antalek & Moore to find out why: 845-245-6292
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Tin Shingle
If you’re ready to take your small business to the next level with effective press and social media strategies, Tin Shingle is the resource you need. From expert articles to live online training sessions, SEO basics to advanced Instagram tactics, and a community of supportive fellow entrepreneurs at your fingertips, you will have everything you need to get the word out about your business. Join today!
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InHouse Design Media
Need help coming up with ideas for your social media streams? Do you wish your website looked or did something different? InHouse Design Media can help!
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All Sport Health & Fitness
Come in to All Sport on Sunday at 10:15 am for a Halloween-themed Zumba dance party! The '90s tunes will be turned up, three instructors will be leading the dance workout, and it’s free for members. Wear your costume!
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A Little Beacon Space
Located in the heart of Beacon's Main Street, A Little Beacon Space is an ideal location for meet-ups, photoshoots, workshops, seminars, pop-up shops, and more. Host your own event or attend one of A Little Beacon Blog’s pop-up experiences in the space. Contact us today with your questions and ideas! See here for rental details!
You’re invited: Don’t miss these events!
11/10/16: Personal Finance Planning for Creatives, Entrepreneurs & Artists
2/11/17-2/12/17: Valentine’s Day Pop-Up with jewelry from Kit Burke-Smith and Margeaux Lange, and baked sweets from 5Hens.
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Roller Derby Fundraiser to Support School Nurse Donna Pedersen
Day: Friday, October 21, 2016
Time: 6 pm
Location: Rombout Middle School
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2nd Annual Dark Parade
Day: Saturday, October 22, 2016
Lineup Time/Location: 6:45 pm Lineup at Teller Avenue and Main Street. The parade ends at the Elks Club for a dance party.
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Open Mic Story Share: An Open to the Sky Event
Day: Saturday, October 22, 2016
Time: 7 to 9 pm
Location: Polhill Park, corner of 9D & Main Street, Beacon, NY
Red Pepper Dance Night
Day: Saturday, October 22, 2016
Time: 7 to 11 pm
Location: The Red Pepper, 1458 Route 9D, Wappingers Falls, NY
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Kids' Hocus Pocus Parade Down Main Street
Date: Sunday, October 23, 2016
Time: 12:30 pm: Parade lineup at the visitors center & Polhill Park (South Avenue and Main Street)
Time: 1 pm: Parade begins
Location: Main Street, from Polhill Park to Teller Avenue
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Pumpkins in the Park Jack O'Lantern Lighting
Carving: Monday to Thursday, October 24 to 27, 2016
Carving Time: 3 to 6 pm
Lighting: Friday, October 28, 2016
Lighting Time: 6 to 8 pm
Location: Long Dock Park, Beacon waterfront
Weekday afternoons, visit Long Dock Park to put your carving skills to use on pumpkins provided by Scenic Hudson. Stick around Friday evening, when the jack o'lanterns will be set aglow and displayed throughout the park.
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Be sure to visit this Annual & Upcoming Events Guide to see other great events that are coming up!
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Z!ne Club @ Beacon Library
Day: First Meeting, Friday, October 21, 2016
Time: 3 to 5 pm
Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY
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Upcycle Art Studio for Teens
Day: Saturday, October 22, 2016
Time: 11 am to 12 pm
Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY
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Babysitting Course
Day: Saturday, October 22, 2016
Time: 9:30 am to 1:30 pm
Location: Fishkill Recreation, 792 Route 52, Fishkill, NY
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Drop 'N Give Me 20!
Day: Tuesday, October 25, 2016
Time: 9:30am to 10:15am
Location: A Little Beacon Space, 291 Main St., Beacon, NY
Get a little cardio and stretching in before your work day! This is a quick workout session. Only seven spots left!
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Visit our Adult Classes Guide for upcoming classes.
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Visit our 5K Race Guide for upcoming races in the area.
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Parent/Child Yoga: Halloween Theme:
Day: Saturday, October 22, 2016
Time: 9:30am to 10:15 am
Location: A Little Beacon Space, 291 Main St., Beacon, NY
Enjoy a Saturday morning of duo yoga poses with a parent and child in this Halloween inspired yoga class. How will you and your little one rattle your skeleton bones? Arch into a Spooky Cat Pose, bend into an Eerie Crescent Moon, and take flight in a Flying Bat Pose.
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Kitchen Cuts and Face Painting:
Day: Sunday, October 23, 2016
Time: 10 am to 4 pm
Location: A Little Beacon Space, 291 Main St., Beacon, NY
Our space gets transformed into a salon for kids' haircuts and face painting! During or after the Kids' Halloween Parade down Main Street, bring your kids in for a $16 cut and $1 face painting (face painting gets donated to Beacon elementary schools). Thanks to our sponsor It's All About The Mouse Travel from Teresa Marra, for sponsoring and helping to make this event possible!
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**Host your own pop-up shop at A Little Beacon Space! More details here.
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New from the outdoor equipment specialists at Berghaus, this Elsdon jacket is waterproof, breathable, lined with super soft fleece shearling, AND stylish! Come in to Mountain Tops to try one on and head out, assured that you're ready for any weather this season brings.
The Pfotoshop (which is changing to The East End), is celebrating its one-year anniversary from October 21 to October 24! Come in for exciting new products, apple cider mimosas, PfotoBooth fun, and more. Click here to find out how to enter a big giveaway, and join everyone on Saturday, October 22, at 5 pm for a champagne toast and announcement of the giveaway's winners!
These frames are engineered by hand in Germany and bent and stretched by hand at Luxe Optique in Beacon to show how durable they are. Look, Ma! I can twist my glasses!
Yes, Labor Day has passed, but yes, you can still wear white! These white jeans at Style Storehouse have nice big cuffs and come ready-made with fashionable holes - no work required.
All shops in Beacon are listed in this Shopping Guide, from Home Decor to Kids Fashion to Vintage and more. Keep it open on your phone as you're walking around shopping!
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From the hairs on your head to the toes on your feet, there are many ways to pamper yourself and your pet in our Beauty Guide.
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We know what you're thinking: "I want my business featured here!"
Pictures shown above are from our advertising partners in the Things To Do In Beacon Guides. We can include your most exciting news here too!
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A Little Beacon Blog is now syndicated on the BeaconArts website! We're honored to have share a column of latest articles. Be sure to visit BeaconArts.org for the latest events, business directory listings and Member MeetUp dates, like the next one on October 26 at Terreson: Beacon.
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Antalek & Moore
Antalek & Moore brings the personal back into insurance, with their office right on Main Street and friendly staff ready to help you navigate the world of insurance. Keep an eye out for our upcoming profile of Antalek & Moore partner Susan Pagones, who has been in the insurance field for over 30 years! Whether you need to insure a new car or just want to find out if you can get a lower homeowners insurance rate, give the office a call at 845-245-6292.
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Tin Shingle
If you’re ready to take your small business to the next level with effective press and social media strategies, Tin Shingle is the resource you need. From expert articles to live online training sessions, SEO basics to advanced Instagram tactics, and a community of supportive fellow entrepreneurs at your fingertips, you will have everything you need to get the word out about your business. Tin Shingle now has several membership levels, making buzz-building training accessible to everyone. Join today!
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InHouse Design Media
Need help coming up with ideas for your social media streams? Do you wish your website looked or did something different? InHouse Design Media can help!
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All Sport Health & Fitness
On Thursday, October 27, join All Sport to raise hopes and funds for local breast cancer survivors at the Pink Ride. The class will run from 9 to 10 am, with a reception after. And the next time you need to refuel after your All Sport workout, try the seasonal Pumpkin Shake at Fuel Cafe!
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A Little Beacon Space
Read all about new happenings hosted at A Little Beacon Space on our new Schedule page to see what events are coming up at A Little Beacon Space! Want to set up your Pop-Up Shop here? Or other event? See here for rental details!
You’re invited: Don’t miss these events!
10/22/16: "Spooky Parent/Child Yoga" with FitKidz
10/23/16: "Kitchen Cuts: Kids Haircuts and Face Painting" with Your Presence Salon
10/25/16: "Drop 'N Give Me 20!"
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Screening of "Curfew" with Shawn Christensen
Day: Friday, October 14, 2016
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: The Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY
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Elks Lounge Dance Night
Day: Friday, October 14, 2016
Time: 7 to 11 pm
Location: Beacon Elks Lodge, 900 Wolcott Ave. (Rt. 9D), Beacon, NY
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Cold Spring Farmers' Market Tree Walk at Boscobel
Day: Saturday, October 15, 2016
Time: 10 to 11 am
Location: Boscobel, 1601 Route 9D, Garrison, NY
The Cold Spring Farmers' Market presents Tree Walk at Boscobel! Meet tree expert Paul Markwalter at the Market Tent at 10 am this Saturday for a Tree Walk on Boscobel grounds. Topics include tree identification, pruning, tree pest identification, and uses for wood from different trees. Tree climbing and cutting tools will be on display. Paul was a tree surgeon for over 40 years before focusing full-time on his guitar amplifier business, Beacon Tube Amps. This is the perfect opportunity to learn a bit about what's going on in your own back yard! Great for families and homeschool groups, too!
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Hudson Hills Used Book & Board Game Fundraiser for a Playground
Day: Saturday, October 15, 2016
Time: 10 am to 4 pm
Location: Howland Cultural Center
Help raise funds for our children’s playground at our Used Children’s Books and Board Game Sale. Enjoy apple cider, face painting, and a 50/50 raffle. Cash only, please. All proceeds benefit playground improvements at Hudson Hills Montessori Beacon Campus.
Walking Tour of Beacon's East End: A Taste Of History
Day: Saturday, October 15, 2016
Time: 1 pm or 2 pm
Location: Tour starts and ends at Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon, NY
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New York State Sheep & Wool Festival
Days: October 15 & 16, 2016
Location: Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
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Crafted
Days: October 15 & 16, 2016
Time: 9 am to 5 pm
Location: Dutchess Stadium, 1500 Route 9D, Wappingers Falls, NY
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The 3rd Annual Flavors of Haverstraw Food Crawl
Day: Sunday, October 16, 2016
Time: 2 to 6 pm
Location: Downtown Haverstraw, New York
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Free concert celebrating opening of American Center for Folk Music
Day: Sunday, October 16, 2016
Time: 4 pm
Location: Pete & Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park, Beacon, NY
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5th Annual Classic Car Show In Beacon
Presented by Beacon's Chamber of Commerce and Dutchess Cruisers
Day: Sunday, October 16, 2016
Time: 11 am to 4 pm
Location: Main Street, Beacon
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Beacon Sloop Club Pumpkin Festival
Day: Sunday, October 16, 2016
Time: Noon to 5 pm
Location: Pete and Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park, Beacon, NY
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Fishkill Farms Fall Festival
Day: Every weekend starting Saturday, September 10, 2016 until October 29 and 30.
Time: 9 am to 6 pm
Location: 9 Fishkill Farm Road, Hopewell Junction, NY
Celebrate the first Fall Harvest Festival of the 2016 season with us this weekend. 'Tis the season of hayrides, live music, fresh-pressed cider and delicious cinnamon-sugar donuts! Harvest Festival Weekends run every weekend and holiday through October 29 & 30 (or until we run out of apples).
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Be sure to visit this Annual & Upcoming Events Guide to see other great events that are coming up!
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Visit our 5K Race Guide for upcoming races in the area.
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Glass Bead-Making Workshop With Stephanie Maddalena
Day: Saturday & Sunday, October 15 & 16, 2016
Time: 10 am to 5 pm
Location: Hudson Beach Glass - 162 Main St., 2nd Floor, Beacon, NY
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Breastfeeding Essentials
Day: Friday, October 14, 2016
Time: 6 to 8 pm
Location: Waddle n Swaddle - 484 Main St., Beacon, NY
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How to Promote Your Art: Word Artist Panel II
Day: Sunday, October 16, 2016
Time: 2 to 4 pm
Location: Hudson Valley Center For Contemporary Art, 1701 Main St., Peekskill, NY
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Saturday Morning Makers: Design Your Own Button
Day: October 15, 2016
Time: 11 am to 12 pm
Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main St., Beacon, NY
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SAVE THE DATE
Parent/Child Yoga: Halloween Theme
Day: Saturday, October 22, 2016
Time: 9:30 to 10:15 am
Location: A Little Beacon Space, 291 Main St., Beacon, NY
Enjoy a Saturday morning of duo yoga poses with a parent and child in this Halloween-inspired yoga class. How will you and your little one rattle your skeleton bones? Arch into a Spooky Cat Pose, bend into an Eerie Crescent Moon, and take flight in a Flying Bat Pose.
Information >
Kitchen Cuts and Face Painting
Day: Sunday, October 23, 2016
Time: 10 am to 4 pm
Location: A Little Beacon Space, 291 Main St., Beacon, NY
Our space gets transformed into a salon for kids' haircuts and face painting! During or after the Kids' Halloween Parade down Main Street, bring your kids in for a $16 cut and $1 face painting. (Face painting funds raised get donated to Beacon elementary schools.) Thanks to our sponsor It's All About The Mouse Travel by Teresa Marra for sponsoring and helping to make this salon possible!
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**Host your own pop-up shop at A Little Beacon Space! More details here.
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Deciding which cupcake to try can be daunting, especially with the new flavors that Get Frosted bakers are always creating! Next time you’re in, try this week’s most popular cupcake: tiramisu, complete with mascarpone whipped cream frosting and a sprinkle of cocoa powder.
The Vault is participating in Hudson Valley Restaurant Week again this year, so look out for exciting specials!
Barb’s Butchery always has new sausages in the works, like these delicious lamb shepherd’s pie sausages with potatoes right inside them. Come in this weekend to sample these and two other lamb sausages while you peruse the meat selection and pick up some lunch!
This Sunday. Oct. 16, enjoy breakfast burritos at BAJA 328 from 9 to 11 am during the annual City of Beacon Car Show! Not a morning person? Come in for a lunch burrito special from 11 am to 2 pm, and round out your meal with a seasonal Apple Cinnamon Margarita.
Save the date: BAJA is celebrating its anniversary for a whole week from Oct. 22-29, and they are planning some fabulous specials! Check back here next week for more details.
Our Restaurant Guide has all of your options - even eateries you didn't know about! Keep it open on your phone, because we list everyone's phone number and website, making it super easy for you to tap-to-call!
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Fresh from renowned German manufacturer Deuter is this old-school style hiking pack, perfect for all-day hikes, picnics, weekend getaways, and more. Add on this bestselling Osprey day pack, and you’ll be prepared to get out and enjoy whatever the season brings! Both available at Mountain Tops.
What do you give the person in your life who loves spicy food and has already tried every hot sauce you can find? How about this make-your-own hot sauce kit, along with a pithy card from The Pfotoshop?
Get these frames or any others (except sunglasses) from the Ray-Ban line for 50% off when you buy new lenses at Luxe Optique! Head in for expert help to find the perfect frames to help you see in style.
Style Storehouse welcomed this new line of stamped bracelets in plenty of time for you to check a few gifts off your holiday shopping list. The best part: You can order customized bracelets in brass, silver, gold, and rose gold with just a few weeks' notice!
All shops in Beacon are listed in this Shopping Guide, from Home Decor to Kids Fashion to Vintage and more. Keep it open on your phone as you're walking around shopping!
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From the hairs on your head to the toes on your feet, there are many ways to pamper yourself and your pet in our Beauty Guide.
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We know what you're thinking: "I want my business featured here!"
Pictures shown here are from our advertising partners in the Things To Do In Beacon Guides. We can include your most exciting news here too!
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BeaconArts is sponsoring the Folk Legends concert this Sunday, Oct. 16, at Long Dock Park. The concert is to celebrate the opening of the new headquarters for the American Center for Folk Music (ACFM) at Scenic Hudson’s River Center, the restored red “barn” building in Long Dock Park. This free concert will feature Grammy Award-winning folk legends John McCutcheon and Tom Chapin and W.C. Handy Award-winner Joe Louis Walker. Admission is free, but donations are accepted to benefit ACFM.
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Antalek & Moore
The agents at Antalek & Moore live in this community, and know the needs of you living here very well. Whether you're insuring your home, apartment, car, or business, Antalek & Moore can listen to your needs and help you. Call them when you need to at 845-245-6292.
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Tin Shingle
Membership prices at Tin Shingle are changing and evolving into Membership Packages, with Private Training available. Currently, the price is $39 per month for the All Access Pass to all of Tin Shingle's educational videos, templates, and Community Boards. Consider this your Groupon or Steals and Deals price, because the All Access Pass will be back to its original price of $150 in the coming weeks. Anyone who subscribes to membership now can lock in this price, but it's only available until this weekend. So, now is your time to lock it in at this rate!
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InHouse Design Media
Need help coming up with ideas for your social media streams? Do you wish your website looked or did something different? InHouse Design Media can help!
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All Sport Health & Fitness
October 15 at 9 pm, All Sport members and friends will Walk A Mile In Her Shoes to raise awareness of gender violence and sexual assault. Men are encouraged to walk in high heels to show support for women in the community!
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Poughkeepsie Nissan
Poughkeepsie Nissan Fall Sales Event is going on now, so head on in for the best deals of the season!
Save the Date: On Thursday, October 27, Poughkeepsie Nissan is hosting Line Dance for a Cause to benefit Grace Smith House, a nonprofit organization providing support to victims of domestic violence.
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A Little Beacon Space
Read all about new events hosted at A Little Beacon Space on our new Schedule page to see all of the different happenings coming to A Little Beacon Space! Want to set up your Pop-Up Shop here? Or other event? See here for rental details!
Coming Up:
10/20/16: "Overcoming Your Public Speaking Fear" with Kate Rabe
10/22/16: "Spooky Parent/Child Yoga" with FitKidz
10/23/16: "Kitchen Cuts: Kids Hair Cuts and Face Painting" with Your Presence Salon
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Constellation's Last Family Night at Bannerman Island
from Melissa McGill
Day: Friday, September 30, 2016
Time: 5:45 pm
Location: Beacon Institute Floating Dock in Beacon, NY
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The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze 2016
Days: Friday, September 30, 2016
Time: 7 to 9 pm
Location: Van Cortlandt Manor, 525 S. Riverside Ave., Croton-on-Hudson, NY
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*begins this weekend, continues through November
“Paper Tigers” Movie Screening
Day: Friday, September 30, 2016
Time: 7 to 10 pm
Location: First Presbyterian Church of Beacon, McKinley Hall, 50 Liberty St., Beacon, NY
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Harvest Fest 2016
Day: Saturday, October 1, 2016
Time: 10 am to 3 pm
Location: Blue Hill at Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture, 630 Bedford Road, Pocantico Hills, NY
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Stony Kill Farm's Harvest Festival
Day: Saturday, October 1, 2016
Time: 11 am to 3 pm
Location: Stony Kill Farm, 79 Farmstead Lane, Wappingers Falls, NY
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Beacon Fine Art Printing's One-Year Anniversary Party
from Rob Penner
Day: Saturday, October 1, 2016
Time: 4 to 7 pm
Location: Beacon Fine Art Printing, 71 Maple St., Beacon, NY
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Be sure to visit this Annual & Upcoming Events Guide to see other great events that are coming up!
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Snapology Lego One-Day Mini-Camp
Day: Monday, October 3, 2016
Time: 9 am to noon and 1 pm to 4 pm
Location: Fishkill Recreation, 792 Route 52, Fishkill, NY
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COMING UP...
Mid-Hudson Etsy Makers Pop-Up Market
Day: Saturday, October 8, 2016
Time: 10 am to 4 pm
Location: The Howland Cultural Center - 477 Main St., Beacon, NY
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Fall Foliage Half Marathon & 5K
Day: Saturday, October 1, 2016
Time: 10 am to 1 pm
Location: Dutchess County Fairgrounds - 6550 Spring Brook Ave., Rhinebeck, NY
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Mutts on the Mountain 5K and Fun Run
Day: Saturday, October 1, 2016
Time: 8 am to 5 pm
Location: Blue Mountain Reservation in Peekskill, NY
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The Color Run 5K Hudson Valley
Day: Sunday, October 2, 2016
Time: 10 am
Location: Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NY
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RUN! Don't walk! And grab some assorted Cake Balls and Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins from Get Frosted Cupcakery. Rumor has it there may be some Black & White Cookies available, too!
SATURDAY NIGHT: Tony DePaolo in a Trio for a special performance starting at 8 pm.
SAVE THE DATE: The Vault will open on Wednesday, November 22, the day before Thanksgiving (Thanksgiving Eve) to host a Dance Party with DJ Sincere and Guest Bartender Mike Vierra. Arrive at 9 pm; the DJ starts an hour later. Get details and let The Vault know you're coming!
Beginning October 1, Barb's Butchery moves into Winter Hours! The shop will be open Monday to Friday, noon to 7 pm, with the grill on for lunch and dinner. Saturday and Sunday hours remain the same, 10 am to 6 pm, with the grill on between 11:30 am and 3:30 pm. INSIDER TIP: If you've placed an order ahead of time and need to pick up something mid-morning, someone will be in the store at 11 am.
Check out BAJA 328's Sunday Specials and enjoy the NFL Games & RedZone with $20 Tecate Beer Buckets (six cans per bucket), $4 Modelo USA Especial, or Negra Cervezas & Food Specials! Check it out.
Our Restaurant Guide has all of your options - even eateries you didn't know about! Keep it open on your phone, because we list everyone's phone number and website, making it super easy for you to tap-to-call!
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Parking on the east end of town is hard on the weekends.
Did you know there is a big public parking lot down by the Howland Cultural Center and the Hudson Valley Brewery? Pictures and location at A Little Beacon Blog's Public Parking Guide. This Guide is sponsored by Antalek and Moore for their car insurance.
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Chirp chirp! Deuter's Kikki bird bag at Mountain Tops is perfect for your little climber.
Cuties! These pink LaFont kids glasses at Luxe Optique are waiting to help the littlest eyes see better. Free eye exam for kids with the purchase of glasses, or $50 off a purchase of glasses.
SAVE THE DATE: On Saturday, October 8, Style Storehouse is having a Miles of Hope fundraiser at the store. Sasha Dobson will be singing live, and an acupunturist will be there giving mini treatments and samples of apothecary. Also, there will be raffles and giveaways. Ten percent of sales will go to Miles of Hope.
Have you checked out The Pfotoshop's new look and expanded Stationery section yet? Take a walk down to the East End and stop by!
All shops in Beacon are listed in this Shopping Guide, from Home Decor to Kids Fashion to Vintage and more. Keep it open on your phone as you're walking around shopping!
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River Therapeutic Massage: Watch for it... Karen from River Therapeutic Massage will be sharing her specials on Hot Stone Massage soon! Book now.
From the hairs on your head to the toes on your feet, there are many ways to pamper yourself and your pet in our Beauty Guide.
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We know what you're thinking: "I want my business featured here!"
Pictures shown here are from our advertising partners in the Things To Do In Beacon Guides. If you run a business on Main Street, it's in a Guide, like Shopping, Restaurant, or Beauty. Upgrade it to the "Stand Out" promotional program, and we'll include your most exciting news here in the weekend newsletter.
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Our Spotlight Sponsors have a lot to offer you! We partner with businesses whose products and services fit your life, and we've written about each of them.
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BeaconArts
The monthly meeting for members of BeaconArts was a fantastic opportunity to learn about upcoming holiday events. Members enjoyed a presentation from Beacon 3D about the sculpture they are fundraising for, in hopes of acquiring it from local artist Lori Merhige. These meetings are a great way to learn about upcoming events and opportunities, and to network with other artists and business owners. Joining BeaconArts is a benefit to your business or project.
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Antalek & Moore
Are you about to buy a home? Did you recently buy a home and not triple-check the homeowners insurance you inherited? Antalek & Moore can review your homeowners insurance policy and possible get you a lower rate, while making sure you are covered in all of the right places. Call them to get started, at (845) 245-6292.
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Tin Shingle
Tin Shingle trains you in how to get the word out about your business, and gives you the strength and motivation to go big with it.
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InHouse Design Media
From the makers of A Little Beacon Blog, our media extension InHouse Design Media can do for your business what we do for ours, including social media photos, guidance, newsletter design, and more. How can we help you?
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All Sport
Just added to All Sport's Schedule page on A Little Beacon Blog are the new dates for School's Out Holiday Camp, starting in October and going through May 2017. These are special day camp dates offered when kids are off from school. Register now!
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Poughkeepsie Nissan
Poughkeepsie Nissan is getting in on the @DriveMyFamily campaign, celebrating #NissanYearOfTheTruck with drives throughout gorgeous eastern Georgia this week.
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A Little Beacon Space
Read all about new events hosted at A Little Beacon Space on our new Schedule page to see what's coming up at A Little Beacon Space! Want to set up your Pop-Up Shop here? Or other event? See rental details here!
Coming up:
- 10/20/16: "Overcoming Your Public Speaking Fear" with Kate Rabe
- 10/22/16: "Spooky Parent/Child Yoga" with FitKidz
- 10/23/16: "Kitchen Cuts: Kids Hair Cuts and Face Painting" with Your Presence Salon
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Every Friday, we send newsletter subscribers this digest of what is happening in and around Beacon this weekend. It's a great list to have in your pocket as you're trying to quickly recall what is happening this weekend without having to look in a bunch of places! Be sure you are signed up to the newsletter to receive it.
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Welcome two new Beacon businesses to A Little Beacon Blog's "Stand Out" Program in the Things To Do In Beacon Guides! Luxe Optique and Mountain Tops Outfitters. We look forward to bringing you weekly photos and mentions of things to do and find in these stores! A Little Beacon Blog is sponsor-supported, so we thank every single business who advertises with us to help them get the word out!
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Red Pepper Dance Night
Day: Saturday, September 17, 2016
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Red Pepper Bistro, 1458 Route 9D, Wappingers Falls, NY
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Beacon Independent Film Festival
Days: September 16-18, 2016
Location: University Settlement Camp, Wolcott Avenue (aka 9D), Beacon, NY
See below for more details!
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Hudson River Craft Beer Festival
Day: September 17, 2016
Time: 1:00-5:00 pm
Location: Riverfront Park, Beacon, NY
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Be sure to visit this Annual & Upcoming Events Guide to see other great events that are coming up!
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Writing for the Non-Fiction Market with Ronald Brown
Day: Sunday, September 18, 2016
Time: 1:00-3:00 pm
Location: Howland Public Library, 313 Main Street, Beacon, NY
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Birth Story Support Circle (Healing from birth or postpartum trauma)
Day: Saturday, September 17, 2016
Time: 1:00-2:30 pm
Location: Waddle n' Swaddle, 484 Main Street, Beacon, NY
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Fall is coming, which means getting cozy with a Get Frosted Cupcakery cookie dough cupcake.
You can shut the The Vault down ... not just by dancing the night away, but by reserving it for your wedding reception. See The Vault's new listing in Wedding Wire.
Barb's Butchery will be catering the Beacon Independent Film Festival all weekend! Burgers, hot dogs, fruit platters, hummus and veggies. The festival will be at the University Settlement Camp, so get your tickets here or in person.
BAJA 328 is coming up on its one-year anniversary, and will be celebrating it for an entire week in late October - tequila style!
Our Restaurant Guide has all of your options - even eateries you didn't know about! Keep the Guide open on your phone because we list all websites and phone numbers, making it easy for you to tap-to-call!
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Boots weather is here! Mountain Tops has Dansko in the shop. These babies look like they'd wear like a Dansko clog, but are an ankle boot, for those who need a little more flair to their comfort. Plus, did you know Mountain Tops is on Instagram?
Glasses wearers are rejoicing upon the opening of Luxe Optique, the new glasses store on Main Street. Not only can you get an eye exam for glasses or contacts, you can udpate one of the most prominent accessories on your face ...
As we 'grammed about earlier today, this versatile hoodie at Style Storehouse is a fall morning requirement. The hood can go up or stay slouchy around your neck. When you're shopping on Main Street, go allllll the way around the bend in the road past Utensil, and you'll find Style Storehouse.
2017 has arrived at The Pfotoshop, soon to be known as East End! Planners from Rifle Paper Co. are back in stock, and we're picking up ours for the year ahead.
All shops in Beacon are listed in this Shopping Guide, from Home Decor to Kids Fashion to Vintage and more. Keep it open on your phone as you're walking around shopping!
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Tweet all about it ... Happening now from River Therapeutic Massage: Purchase a series of six sessions in September and receive a coupon for a FREE enhancement ($25 value) and a coupon for a FREE 30-minute session ($50 value) which you can use for yourself or for gifting. Book now.
From the hairs on your head to the toes on your feet, there are many ways to pamper yourself and your pet in our Beauty Guide.
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We know what you're thinking. ... "I want my business featured here!"
Pictures shown here are from our advertising partners in the Things To Do In Beacon Guides. If you run a business on Main Street, it's in one of our Guides, like Shopping, Restaurant or Beauty. Upgrade it to the "Stand Out" promotional program. We'll include your most exciting news here in the weekend newsletter.
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Our Spotlight Sponsors have a lot to offer you! We partner with businesses who will be great fits with your life, and we have written about each of them.
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BEACONARTS and BEACON INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL
It's finally here! The Beacon Independent Film Festival (BIFF) kicks off tonight at 7pm (going until 9) at the University Settlement Camp for a weekend of terrific short and medium-length films, events, awesome food and all-around fun! A gala follows at Dogwood tonight at 9:30. Screenings run all weekend at the Settlement Camp. Kids activities are included, so you know it's family-friendly. Get your tickets here!
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Antalek & Moore
The people at Antalek & Moore make getting car insurance easy. If you're getting a car for the first time, or switching car insurance to get a better rate and better coverage, they can take care of you completely. Even the picture inspection! Call them to get started: 845-245-6292.
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Tin Shingle
Tin Shingle trains you in how to get the word out about your business, while giving you the strength and motivation to go big with it. Get training videos (aka TuneUps), and the weekly email to learn promotional strategies you had never thought of before.
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InHouse Design Media
From the makers of A Little Beacon Blog, our media extension, InHouse Design Media, can do for your business what we do for ours, including social media photos, guidance, newsletter design, and more. How can we help you?
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All Sport Health & Fitness
Looking for good comedy? All Sport has been hosting Comedy Night, and their latest show is Saturday, September 17. An all-star lineup is set to make your night. Tickets do sell out. Get more details on this night here.
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Poughkeepsie Nissan
Poughkeepsie Nissan made a big congratulations to Paula and Paul on their new Nissan Juke! Only at Poughkeepsie Nissan, home of the lifetime powertrain warranty.
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A Little Beacon Space
Looking for a space to host your own pop-up shop? A Little Beacon Space is available to rent! Host your own pop-up shop (or workshop, event, photo shoot ...)
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Be sure to check out our latest additions to The Things To Do In Beacon Guides on Sundays to see what events have been added for the upcoming weeks and months so you can plan ahead! We sleuth around and add activities, eateries and shops all week! If you know of something that's going on around town, send it to editorial@alittlebeaconblog.com or tag us in your flyer on Instagram (@alittlebeacon).
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